Pros & Cons

As some of you already know from my pre-hike ramblings, I was not a huge fan of trekking poles.
However, I must admit that my last-minute decision to bring a pair along was a wise one.
To give you an idea of why I have converted, here is a list of things poles are useful for:
Leaning on

If you have read my PCT FAQ then you already know that I have only myself to keep me company on the Pacific Crest Trail, and if you haven't, then you know now.
When I first decided to hike the PCT, I very much wanted a companion (other than Moustachio), but following my initial research, I